what is the point of the "int" function?

Answer 1

to convert any other type to integer.

Answer 2

Thanks!

Answer 3

Here take a look at this to understand more

https://www.quora.com/In-JUMP_LINK__&&__python__&&__JUMP_LINK-coding-what-does-int-do-and-how-do-I-use-it-in-my-coding